Tuesday, November 30, 2010

I got a phone call from my daughter, saying that she needs to go to the Emergency Room, can you come over...well, my heart stopped. She was talking and explaining but I wasn't comprehending or putting the words together. Something about bleeding, don't worry, babysit. But I heard the word, NOW. I was there in two minutes.

That was last Sunday evening. All I could do was pray. Even then, I don't think I made any sense. But God knew my heart.

Mark took Kimmy, who is 14 weeks pregnant to the hospital. I waited anxiously. We had a few text messages back and forth for the next few hours. No news.

While I waited I notice a Bible study booklet out on the table. I picked it up. I read the whole thing, cover to cover. It was about different kinds of courage and how to use them. I felt God comforting me and showing me that I needed to be available for Mark and Kimmy.To have courage, to do whatI can do and God would do the rest.

They came home with no confirming answers but the baby had a strong heart beat.Monday, Kimmy had an ultra sound and found out she has, mild placenta previa.Both mother and daughter are healthy! Yes, it's a GIRL! But Kimmy needs to take it easy, and no lifting! Kimmy has more details over at her blog.

So, prayers are answered!

We all plan on helping out. I'm going to be taking a long lunch (two hours) to go and help during lunch and naps. How great is that! I work really close by. It's just minutes away.Things will be busy around here but I am thrilled that God has a plan and that it includes a healthy, baby girl named Ila (eye-la).

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Record low of 14 degrees for Nov. 24 recorded at Sea-Tac AirportPosted by Seattle Times staffInformation from the Associated Press:The temperature dropped to 14 degrees early Wednesday at Sea-Tac Airport, breaking the old record of 16 degrees from Nov. 24, 1985, as arctic air put Washington in a deep freeze.

Yes, we are cold! And another NO SCHOOL DAY (no work)!

This post is for all of you who still have their AC on (and you know who you are.)

Frostbite occurs when skin and other tissues are exposed to very cold temperatures. It can occur within minutes following exposure to extreme temperatures, or even in above-freezing temperatures if there is a strong wind (wind chill) or if the person is at high altitude or wet. Frostbite usually affects the hands, feet, nose, cheeks, and ears. Superficial frostbite injures the skin and tissues just beneath it, but usually does not permanently injure tissue. Deep frostbite, which also affects muscle, nerves, and blood vessels, may result in tissue death, a condition known as gangrene.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

The average household in North America does about 400 loads of laundry per year, according to the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, which amounts to a very large pile of lint. Dryer lint can be a useful material in crafts or other household

I remember talking to Kimmy, our daughter, when she was first pregnant.

We discussed what I wanted to be called by my grandchildren.

I had never really thought about it.

I always thought Grandma was OK.

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Then I thought, why not let my grandchildren call me what ever they wanted.

So about a year ago, when Lulu was almost three years old,

out popped a small and very cute,"Gramie-Goo".

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Now, Lulu will be in another room and I will hear her shout, "Gramie Goo!!"And I will laugh because it is a perfect name for me.

Of all the nick-names I have, this is the sweetest.

This is the name that my granddaughter has so lovingly has given me.

Gramie-Goo!

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~Tidbit~

In Viking societies, many people had nicknames heiti, viðrnefni, or uppnefni which were used in addition to, or instead of their family names. In some circumstances the giving of a nickname had a special status in Viking society in that it created a relationship between the name maker and the recipient of the nickname, to the extent that the creation of a nickname also often entailed a formal ceremony and an exchange of gifts.

When I put it on and danced around the room, showing the dogs and Tommy new bag, I noticed it was reversible!

Thank You Mary!

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~Tidbit~

Airplanes also have "ordinary" seats that are less or more desirable for some reason:

* seats at the tail end of the plane often have no middle seats, which gives you more room to spread out

* seats just before the exit row and at the end of a section may not recline* seats next to the toilets may be smelly and have lots of people trooping up and down to them* seats next to the galleys may be noisy especially when flight attendants prepare and roll-out the meals, and surprisingly smelly from steam-heated food

* certain rows may have the electronics for the seat-back entertainment under the seat, stealing leg room.

* the effects of turbulence are weakest near the leading edge of the wing, in the middle of the aircraft.

* Finally, US National Transportation Safety Board, indicate that seats at the rear of the plane are statistically safer.

I'm a Christian and believe with all my heart that Jesus died for us. I try my best to glorify God, be like Jesus and serve others.
I have been married to Tom since March 10,1979.
We have two grown, married children.
Todd married to Stephanie
Kimmy married to Mark
Grandchildren:
Lulu - 10
Levi - 8
Ila May -6
Trey - 5
Silas - 4
Scarlett - 2
Issac - 1.5
I am BLESSED!